thanksgiving day

Thanksgiving Day is anational holiday celebrated in the United States on the 4th Thursday of November.. In 1621, after a hard and In 1621, after a hard and devastating first year in the

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Thanksgiving Day is a

national holiday celebrated in the United States on the 4th

Thursday of November.

In Canada it is observed on the

2nd Monday of October.

In 1621, after a hard and

In 1621, after a hard and

devastating first year in the New World, the English Pilgrims had a very successful and plentiful fall harvest

The Pilgrims, who had settled Plymouth Colony (in present day Massachusetts), made peace with the local Native American tribe, the Wampanoag

To celebrate the harvest, the Pilgrims and the Native Americans joined together to feast

A traditional Thanksgiving dinner includes:

gravy

 green bean casserole

 cranberry sauce

 rolls

 And of course, pumpkin

pie

for dessert!

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade through New York City

Macy's, a famous department store, sponsors the parade It

the Radio City Rockettes

Another Thanksgiving tradition includes watching the professional

the afternoon Two teams, the Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys, host games every year.